Squally showers replaced early morning sun but 277 chased race leader Colin Gell but to no avail as he recorded his first win in a time of 18.11. Colin was running for the fifth time and ironically this was his slowest time!!
Second home was Rob Taylor , the sprightly Stockport Harrier in 18.39 but also recording the highest age rating of the day at 86.77% …..Age ratings are a way of comparing times against the world best for your age and sex. It thus becomes possible to compare a 23 year old male performance against a 62 year old female time as a performance percentage……So mums and dads, you may have actually beaten the kids on an age related performance and bragging rights may still be yours!!
Graham Screawn finished third in 18.49 and just 8 seconds from a PB , while Janet ( his wife ) was involved in one of the sprint finishes of the day to finish 129th .
Watching as everyone finishes, its interesting to see the great fun had by all, the friendly rivalries, the dash to the line and the congratulatory shake of the hand as unbeknown someone sneaks up and pips you on the line!!
Paul Cooke junior in 22nd was first young gun home in a time of 20.47, with Sophie Williams first junior female home in 61st and a time of 23 minutes. Paul did not bother with just a “10 club” shirt he is also the proud owner of a “50 club “shirt!!
John Adams in fifth place and a time of 19.16 was the first debutant home.
We also welcomed Christian Chilton from Brighton who finished 13th.
First lady home was Alison Vesey of Altrincham, finishing 23rd in 20.49.
Christopher Johnson while finishing 42nd in 22.08 also recorded his 6th PB in 6 consecutive weeks …..Next weeks results are eagerly awaited!!
Julie Fairclough who helps “mums on the run “also helped more to break through the 30 minute barrier: Well done all!! Julie can regularly be found acting as a pacemaker with flag in hand to help you to break the magic barrier.
Photos should be uploaded any day: Our apologies but technical maestro Rob Downs is on holiday!!
100 club update ……Its mighty close!!
Brian Platt is on 96 and tied with Chris Hammerton with Gill Dickinson on 95. Advantage may be with Brian as there is a missing Oldham result that has to go on …..It’s an awesome performance from all three .Brian has also completed 23 park runs away from our own Bramhall event!
Have a fantastic week and we will see you for more thrills and spills next week.
Thanks to all that helped.
Happy running from your park run team.